THE RELIGIOUS OF CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTION
The Institute has continued to fulfil its principal aims through the education and formation of religious sisters, by teaching, pastoral and other work at the two schools in Effingham and by care and pastoral work in the parishes of Sherborne and Effingham and elsewhere.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £35,379 before investment gains, with total funds standing at £3,536,362. The trustees are satisfied that the overall financial position is sound and that the charity has sufficient resources to meet its liabilities as they fall due. However, they note that resources are limited in the face of future needs, particularly regarding the increasing number of retired sisters.
What the accounts disclose
“Amounts totalling £1,362 (2024: £2,888) were paid to Paul Austin, a trustee for professional investment advice and assistance.” — page 14
“Amounts totalling £1,362 (2024: £2,888) were paid to Paul Austin, a trustee for professional investment advice and assistance.” — page 14
Trustees
- SISTER JOSEPHINE O'FLAHERTY
- Sister Eulalia Maria Wanderley De Lima
- Sister Rose Solange Fatuma
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £134k | £169k |
| 31/08/2024 | £106k | £179k |
| 31/08/2023 | £138k | £198k |
| 31/08/2022 | £133k | £139k |
| 31/08/2021 | £116k | £160k |
Common questions
Is THE RELIGIOUS OF CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £35,379 before investment gains, with total funds standing at £3,536,362. The trustees are satisfied that the overall financial position is sound and that the charity has sufficient resources to meet its liabilities as they fall due. However, they note that resources are limited in the face of future needs, particularly regarding the increasing number of retired sisters. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE RELIGIOUS OF CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTION | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ENGLISH PROVINCE OF THE BROTHERS OF CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTION | £3.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE | £10.1m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| TRUST PROPERTY HELD IN CONNECTION WITH THE ENGLISH PROVINCE OF THE CONGREGATION OF CHRISTIAN BROTHERS | £1.7m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INSTITUTE OF DAUGHTERS OF MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS, OTHERWISE SALESIAN SISTERS OF ST JOHN BOSCO | £865k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SISTERS OF CHARITY OF ST JEANNE ANTIDE CIO | £2.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |